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IntroducedHB4796 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated January 23, 2026

Addressing the placement of foster children and creating a central reception center and emergency resource homes.

Filed by Jonathan Pinson(R · District HD-017)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 2 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to establish a central reception center and emergency resource homes for foster children and eliminating the practice of placing children in hotels due to lack of foster care placements.

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Co-sponsor · House
Adam Burkhammer(R · District HD-064)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Jonathan Pinson(R · District HD-017)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Tristan Leavitt(R · District HD-053)Official link pending verification
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Health & Human Resources

Last action: To House Health and Human Resources (January 23, 2026)

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  1. To House Health and Human Resources
    January 23, 2026 · House
  2. Introduced in House
    January 23, 2026 · House
  3. To Health and Human Resources then Finance
    January 23, 2026 · House
  4. Filed for introduction
    January 23, 2026 · House
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